The Modern Brow Lift in Pittsburgh, PA

Traditional Brow Lift Surgery

In properly selected patients, a traditional pretrichial or coronal brow lift—in which the incision is placed along or behind the hairline—offers several benefits: 

• Lifts the entire brow, not just the outer third 
• Can lower a high forehead or elongate a short forehead while elevating the brow 
• Allows precise control of both vertical and lateral brow shape 
• Scarring is well-camouflaged when designed along or behind the natural hairline

Minimally Invasive (Short Scar) Lifts

Our surgeons may recommend a more minimally invasive approach that addresses central or entire brow descent without a full coronal incision. 

• Incision: Smaller, often placed just behind the hairline or at natural creases 
• Technique: Gliding dissection with limited undermining and deep fixation points for secure, natural elevation 
• Effect: Restores youthful brow positioning, but without significant wrinkle reduction 
• Benefits: 
  • Precise brow shaping 
  • Lower risk of numbness or scalp issues 
  • Often combined with upper eyelid surgery or laser resurfacing

Limited Lateral Brow Lift

For patients with a very focused descent of the outer third of the brow (often described as a “flat” or “heavy” outer brow). Our surgeons may recommend a limited lateral brow lift. This technique hides the incision in the temple region of your hairline and has a subtle correction of just the lateral tail of your brow. It has the shortest recovery and is usually performed in conjunction with an upper eyelid surgery.